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Update: ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Conklin is expected to sign elsewhere. The New York Jets have been one of the more active teams in NFL free agency in recent years, signing the likes of Le’Veon Bell and C.J. Mosley last season. Gang Green look like they are making another play for a major free […]

Jeff Green has only played five games for the Houston Rockets. But the veteran forward has become enamored with the franchise, and he hopes to make Houston his home for the foreseeable future. Green said he and his wife are happy in Houston. He also lauded the city for what it has to offer both […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are planning to exercise the franchise tag on star wide receiver A.J. Green, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN: The Bengals currently plan to franchise tag wide receiver A.J. Green, as they want him in Cincinnati in 2020 either through the tag or a longer deal, sources told @DanGrazianoESPN and me. A good […]

Veteran forward Marvin Williams signed with the Milwaukee Bucks after agreeing to a buyout with the Charlotte Hornets. However, Williams was also speaking with teams such as the Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics as he hoped to join an Eastern Conference contender (via Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer): “Williams said he was intrigued by three […]

Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant will not return to the court this season as he continues to rehab from a torn Achilles tendon. But the anticipation is building nonetheless. Durant has been making steady progress, with videos of his workouts surfacing on Twitter in recent weeks. A devastating injury such as an Achilles tear […]

New Orleans Saints Pro Bowl defensive end Cam Jordan has yet to miss a single game since entering the NFL in 2011, but he is facing some complications that could loom large this offseason. Jordan said he had surgery to deal with a core issue, and that he was playing injured for the tail end […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry had been hoping to make his long-awaited return on Sunday against the Washington Wizards. However, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Curry will not play, as the Warriors want to give Curry more practice time. Charania noted a target return is uncertain: Stephen Curry has been determined and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers struck out on Marcus Morris prior to the NBA trade deadline, but they managed to end up with his brother, Markieff. Los Angeles and Morris came to terms on a contract this past Sunday after Morris agreed to a buyout with the Detroit Pistons. Now, Morris is hoping to be the […]

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to let cornerback Byron Jones test the free-agent waters. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the team met with Jones’ representatives to discuss the current state of affairs, which includes the Cowboys’ desire to re-sign quarterback Dak Prescott (via Jeremy Bergman of NFL.com): On the other side of the ball, […]

The Houston Rockets made plenty of headlines when they traded center Clint Capela and ditched a traditional rotation in favor of adding Robert Covington and playing small. But Covington is not the only new face to have joined the roster in recent weeks. The Rockets signed veteran forward Jeff Green to a 10-day contract earlier […]

The Houston Rockets have been the anomaly franchise in the NBA for the past few years. Head coach Mike D’Antoni prioritizes floor spacing, perimeter shooting and getting out in transition, three factors that have made the Rockets one of the most high-scoring teams in the league. The Rockets set the record for most three-point attempts […]

Indiana Pacers fans have become infamous for chanting not-so-niceties at opposing players when they head to the free-throw line, and they were at it again on Thursday. Fans chanted “Honey Nut Cheerios” at Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony during a trip to the charity stripe in an epic callback to a run-in Anthony once […]

Denver Broncos president John Elway spoke about the team’s impending free agents at the NFL scouting combine, though he noted the team’s focus was on evaluating the prospects in Indianapolis. Elway said the front office will sit down and discuss cornerback Chris Harris Jr., defensive end Derek Wolfe and defensive lineman Shelby Harris and whether […]

New York Knicks guard Dennis Smith Jr. left Thursday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers with concussion-like symptoms, per the team: Dennis Smith Jr (concussion-like symptoms) will not return to tonight’s game. — NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) February 28, 2020 As Steve Popper of Newsday noted, the Knicks have just one true point guard on the roster (Elfrid Payton) after […]

The Green Bay Packers might be looking to add to their pass rush in the 2020 NFL Draft. Green Bay is among the teams that have met “multiple times” with Alabama EDGE rusher Terrell Lewis, per Trevor Sikkema of The Draft Network: #Alabama edge rusher Terrell Lewis said he has met with the Giants, Falcons […]

The Philadelphia 76ers acquired swingman Glenn Robinson III to add more shooting and perimeter defense to the roster, but Robinson has said he is unsure what his role is on this Sixers team. Robinson was a rotation fixture for a depleted Golden State Warriors team, but he seemed to indicate there was a lack of […]

Incoming Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy will welcome the opportunity to work with Dak Prescott–pending the two sides agree on a contract–but a different quarterback nearly coaxed McCarthy to take another head coaching job. Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reported McCarthy showed interest in the New York Giants due in part to the intrigue […]

The Chicago Bears are invested in Mitchell Trubisky at the quarterback position. But they are also hoping to challenge the former No. 2 overall pick in 2020. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported there was a “strong sense” at the NFL scouting combine that the Bears hope to add a veteran quarterback to push Trubisky for […]

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson lauded quarterback Carson Wentz’s progress in 2019, specifically noting his development as a leader. Pederson spoke about Wentz’s overall growth during an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio, indicating he did an excellent job of working in some of the young players amid a slew of injuries on the offensive […]

The Indianapolis Colts are still figuring out their future at the quarterback decision. Andrew Luck’s sudden retirement thrust Jacoby Brissett into a starting role and, while Brissett performed admirably, there is still an element of the unknown as to how the Colts will proceed. Head coach Frank Reich provided some insight into his process in […]

Presumptive No. 1 overall pick Joe Burrow met with the Cincinnati Bengals at the NFL scouting combine on Thursday in Indianapolis. The Bengals, who own the No. 1 pick, are widely expected to take the LSU star, who also refuted any claims he would not suit up for the Bengals in 2020. Bengals offensive coordinator […]

Ohio State EDGE rusher Chase Young is widely expected to be the second player off the board once LSU quarterback Joe Burrow is selected with the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Young established himself as the most dominant defensive player in the country with the Buckeyes, racking up 16 1/2 sacks and […]

The Dallas Cowboys are pursuing a possible reunion with former Pro Bowl receiver Dez Bryant. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he is considering reaching out to Bryant, whom he called a “great player.” Jerry Jones said he has not spoken to Dez Bryant about a return but is thinking about it. “Dez is a great […]

New York Giants tight end Rhett Ellison is hardly the only player to have concerns with respect to his concussion injury. Former Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed did not play a single game in 2019 after suffering the seventh concussion in his career, and his future in the NFL is bleak after the Redskins […]

The Dallas Cowboys face a monumental decision on quarterback Dak Prescott in the coming weeks. But they have other elite talent heading towards free agency. Cornerback Byron Jones was a Pro Bowler in 2018 after racking up 14 passes defended, cementing his status as a lockdown corner in Dallas’ secondary. While opposing quarterbacks had slightly […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees all but guaranteed he would return to the team at the Pro Bowl despite his impending free agency. Brees also took to Instagram to assert as much, saying “I look forward to the grind and the journey, for the reward at the end will be worth it.” https://www.instagram.com/p/B8tzQ5NHB7R/ Both […]

Andrew Luck shocked the NFL world when he announced his retirement last August, just a few weeks shy of his 30th birthday. The NFL had seen premature retirements before. Detroit Lions legends Barry Sanders and Calvin Johnson both called a halt to their careers in the middle of their prime, and former Carolina Panthers linebacker […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo grew up idolizing Kobe Bryant. It is no surprise, then, other NBA players and peers feel he has the “Mamba Mentality.” Longtime NBA center Kendrick Perkins joined SportsNet’s “Tim & Sid” show to discuss the Bucks forward’s uniqueness, calling Antetokounmpo an “old school” player with a “Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett […]

The Buffalo Bills have an eye on adding to their secondary in 2020. Nate Mendelson reported the Bills have checked in with free-agent cornerback Josh Norman after Norman was released by the Washington Redskins on Feb. 14. Bills head coach Sean McDermott was Norman’s defensive coordinator back when he was an All-Pro corner with the […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young is hardly known for his defensive prowess. The All-Star guard ranks towards the bottom of the league in both defensive win shares and defensive rating, according to NBA.com. He has a tendency for getting beaten off the dribble and his help defense can be all but nonexistent. Which is why […]

Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Trevone Boykin has been sentenced to three years in prison following a domestic violence incident in 2018. Boykin worked out a deal with prosecutors that will also offer him an opportunity for parole in less than a yer, per Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk. Former Seahawks quarterback Trevone Boykin pleaded […]

The Dallas Cowboys have hinted at their desire to reach a long-term contract with franchise quarterback Dak Prescott for some time now, though the two sides failed to have tangible discussions throughout the year. But there are signs of progress with free agency just weeks away. Mike Fisher of Sports Illustrated reported the Cowboys and […]

LeBron James will miss Thursday night’s game against the Golden State Warriors with a sore groin, the Los Angeles Lakers announced Wednesday. LeBron James (sore groin) is out for tomorrow's game at Golden State. Anthony Davis (sore left elbow) is probable. — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 26, 2020 James scored a season-high 40 points […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban had plenty of gripes with the officials following the Mavs’ loss to the Atlanta Hawks last Feb. 22. Cuban and Dallas filed an official protest with the NBA, asking for the final nine seconds of the Saturday game to be replayed. And the Mavs owner feels confident they can win […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers clarified his reasons for speaking out against the newest collective bargaining agreement between the NFL and NFLPA on Wednesday. Rodgers–who sought to increase the amount of free time players have in the offseason–said he felt obligated to vote no after conversations with his teammates, also suggesting the players were […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have a number of personnel decisions to make this offseason, but general manager Howie Roseman is remaining tight-lipped when it comes to the team’s 16 unrestricted free agents. Roseman said the team will have “honest conversations” with veterans like Malcolm Jenkins, and also stated the Eagles want to get “younger and faster” […]

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel was asked about quarterback Ryan Tannehill’s future given Tannehill will be a free agent in just a few weeks. Vrabel was complimentary of Tannehill, but did not make a declarative statement on his behalf, according to Michael Giardi of NFL Network. #Titans coach Mike Vrabel was asked if he […]

The NFL and NFLPA continue to battle it out as they work on a new collective bargaining agreement, though it appears both sides still have a long way to go before an agreement is reached. Players have brought up multiple points of contention in recent weeks, most notably skepticism surrounding a potential 17-game schedule. According […]

Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler will make his return to the rotation on Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing the last two games due to personal reasons, the team announced. Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported Tuesday the Heat expected Butler back, and he will indeed return to the floor against one of […]